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Elgin, TX Obituaries

Franklin John Pohler

Franklin John Pohler

Aug 6, 2013

Franklin John Pohler was born June, 12, 1945 in Shiner, Texas, to John F. and Emma M. Koncaba Pohler. He was raised in the Shiner, Moulton towns as well as Alta Loma and Dewalt. Franklin passed away August 6, 2013 at the age of 68 years old. Franklin met his love, Betty, on a blind date on February 4,...

Bernice Cottle

Bernice Cottle

Aug 5, 2013

BERNICE COTTLE A visitation for Bernice Cottle, 88, a longtime resident of Elgin and mother of Troup City Administrator Gene Cottle will be held from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm, Sunday, August 11 at the First United Methodist Church in Troup. Arrangements are by Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. A service is scheduled for 6:00 pm, Monday, August 12, at...

Herbert "Happy" Ewald Fenske

Herbert "Happy" Ewald Fenske

Jul 30, 2013

Herbert “Happy” Ewald Fenske age 94 of Elgin passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Herbert was born January 20, 1919 in Riesel, Texas to Ewald and Ida Finn Fenske. He was raised on a farm and farmed early in life. He started religious work by selling books and Bibles and later worked as a Machinist for Texas Nuclear at...

Jesus Aguirre Benitez

Jesus Aguirre Benitez

Jul 26, 2013

Services for Jesus Benitez - A Rosary will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, Elgin Texas. A mass will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elgin, Texas.

Gary Lynn Bowen

Gary Lynn Bowen

Jul 22, 2013

Gary Lynn Bowen, age 54, of Red Rock, Texas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013. He was born February 12, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to Cecil C. Bowen, Sr. and Joan Dell Burnett. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2013 from 6:00-8:00PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, Elgin, Texas. Services will be held Wednesday, July 23...

E. H. Lawhon

E. H. Lawhon

Jul 22, 2013

E.H. Lawhon passed away the morning of Monday, July 22, 2013, in Bastrop, Texas. Elvy Hanson (E.H.) Lawhon was born on June 14, 1941 at home in Lawhon Springs, Texas to Oscar and Gladys (Hill) Lawhon. He graduated from Thrall High School and then served in the U.S. Army from December 1963 to December 1965, serving in Vietnam for...

Victor Orona Trevino

Victor Orona Trevino

Jul 18, 2013

Victor Orona Trevino, 66, was called by our heavenly Father on July 18, 2013. He was born to Angelo and Lucy Trevino on March 23, 1947. He had 6 brothers, Angelo, Frank, Robert, Joe, Jesse and Richard; 4 sisters, Janie Mendez, Tomasa Lafuente, Beatrice Rivera and Mary Neel. He is survived by his lovely wife of 48 years, Mary...

Billy Jasper Norris

Billy Jasper Norris

Jul 3, 2013

Billy Jasper Norris of McDade, Texas formerly of Elgin, Texas passed away on July 3, 2013 at the age of 81. He was born on August 26, 1931 in Greenville, Texas to parents Bill Cleve and Vena Norris. After graduating high school in Greenville, Texas Billy served in the Army from February 1950 until November 1953 serving a tour...

Joe Morgan Norman

Joe Morgan Norman

Jul 2, 2013

Joe Morgan Norman, 77, retired Insurance Adjuster, of Lexington, Texas, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 2, 2013. Joe was born September 28, 1935 to Joseph and Edith Norman in Childress, Texas. He was a loyal husband and wonderful father who devoted all of his time to his Kids, Grandkids and Great Grandkids. Joe...

Bille Ruth Turner

Bille Ruth Turner

Jun 23, 2013

Billie Ruth Bennett Turner, 87 of Bastrop, formerly of Elgin, passed away Sunday June 23, 2013 at her home. Billie was born on February 3, 1926, in Brownwood, TX to Earl Wilson Bennett and Agnes Delight Sims Bennett. Billie was preceded in death by her Parents, and husband Louis Rogers and her son William “Bill” Rogers Turner. She is...

Samuel Claude Shotwell

Samuel Claude Shotwell

Jun 16, 2013

Samuel “Claude” Shotwell, 83 of Davilla, TX passed away Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2013 at the Cameron Nursing Center. Claude was born October 9, 1929 to William Huey Shotwell and Emma Catherine Shotwell the youngest of six children. He was preceded by his parents and siblings; Albert, Jewel, Gladys, Ruby, and Radie Mae. Claude was a farmer and worked...

Lewis Edward Hennington

Lewis Edward Hennington

Jun 15, 2013

Lewis Edward Hennington, 70 years old of Elgin, TX, passed away on June 15, 2013. Lewis was born in Austin, TX on September 20, 1942. He graduated from O.L. Price High School. Lewis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army & Reserves. He enjoyed traveling, reading, playing pool, ping pong, cards, and listening to his records. During retirement,...

Gloria Marie Swint

Gloria Marie Swint

Jun 14, 2013

Gloria Marie Swint, 71, of Georgetown, died on June 14, 2013, due to complications from a stroke. Gloria was born on July 9, 1941 to Lewis and Oveta Harms in Del Rio, Texas. Gloria graduated from Uvalde High School, Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University. She married Jared LaGay Swint on September 2, 1961 in Uvalde....

James (Jim) S. Wilson

James (Jim) S. Wilson

Jun 5, 2013

James (Jim) Stanton Wilson age 76 of Elgin passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Jim was born November 9, 1936 to Morton and Arthedea Wilson in Minneapolis Minnesota. He joined the Marines and served his country for 20 years, including 2 tours in Vietnam. He was also a peace officer, working for the Travis County Sheriff’s Dept and the...

Billy J. Morris

Billy J. Morris

Jun 4, 2013

BILLY J. MORRIS (November 25, 1923 - June 4, 2013) Billy J. Morris, age 78 of Elgin, Tx., passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 with many family and friends at his side. Billy was born November 25, 1934 to Willy Lee and Lorena E. Morris in Dickens, Texas. He retired from the Army after 20 years of distinquished service,...

Gloria Patricia George

Gloria Patricia George

Jun 4, 2013

Gloria George, age 72 of Elgin TX by way of Brooklyn New York went home to heaven on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11:00pm. Gloria George was born on the Island of Grenada to Eileen and Mr. Croney. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Elgin Texas and enjoyed living for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....

Alfred Douglas Biggs

Alfred Douglas Biggs

Jun 3, 2013

Services will be Private

Charles David Burke Sr.

Charles David Burke Sr.

May 28, 2013

Charles David Burke, Sr., 78, of Fayetteville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born in Houston, Texas he grew up in Goose Creek, but lived most of his life in Houston. Charlie loved the time he spent with family and friends. He enjoyed living at the farm and traveling after he retired...

Ronald Eugene Carey

Ronald Eugene Carey

May 28, 2013

Ronald Eugene Carey, 56, passed away Tuesday , May 28, 2013 in Houston Texas. Ronny was born June 18, 1956 in Harlingen Texas. He is survived by his wife Montie Carey and his son Aaron Carey of Katy Texas, his mother Elsa Carey of San Antonio, brother Reverand James Carey and wife Colleen of San Antonio, sister Cay Cooke...

Kenneth And Phyllis Payne

Kenneth And Phyllis Payne

May 24, 2013

Kenneth G. Payne and Phyllis J. Payne of Elgin, Tx passed away on May 24, 2013 in Elgin, Tx. A memorial service will be held in Elgin, Tx at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home on Saturday June 1st at 2:00pm with Reverend Joyce McCormick of First United Methodist Church officiating. Kenneth was born in Ryan, Ok to Kenneth W. Payne...

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